ALUMNI ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP LIST 2016-2017 Adelaide H. Sternfeld Alumni Organization Endowed Scholarship/ Hofstra University Alumni Organization Endowed Scholarship/ Class of 1951 Continuing the Tradition Endowed Scholarship** Criteria: Offspring of Hofstra University alumni. Scholarships based on financial need* and/or Scholastic achievement and/or outstanding participation in extracurricular activities. **For Class of 1951 Scholarship, preference is given to undergraduate students who are grandchildren of the members of the Class of 1951. The scholarship is awarded by Student Financial Services upon the recommendation of the Alumni Organization Scholarship Committee. Joseph Ades Endowed Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to an undergraduate student in the Sigma Pi Fraternity International, with preference to a student that demonstrates financial need*. The student must have successfully completed 24 undergraduate credits at Hofstra. In addition, student must demonstrate outstanding commitment to Sigma Pi Fraternity and Hofstra University. A minimum of 2.0 grade point average is required.
Alpha Theta Beta Alumnae Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a qualified undergraduate student who is in at least their third semester as an active sister of the Sorority, and is based on scholastic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities. This application will also be used for the Distinguished Academic and Distinguished Service Awards. The scholarship is awarded by Student Financial Services upon the recommendation of Alpha Theta Beta Alumnae Scholarship Committee. Black/Hispanic Alumni Association Scholarship Criteria: Must be a Hofstra University undergraduate student of African-American, Caribbean- American, African or Hispanic descent who has completed 24 undergraduate credits at Hofstra University. Students will be selected on the basis of scholastic potential and demonstration of financial need*. Applicants are required to submit: two (2) letters of recommendation and two (2) typed essays are required. Please see application and checklist for details. Minimum of 2.5 grade point index based on a 4.0 system. Deadline: Thursday, March 31, 2016 by 5 p.m.
Black/Hispanic Alumni Association (BHAA) Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Must be a Hofstra University undergraduate student. Students will be recommended on the basis of academic potential and/or financial need*. Applicants are required to submit: two (2) letters of recommendation and two (2) typed essays are required. Please see application -*for details. Booster Alumni Endowed Spirit Scholarship Criteria: Scholarship awarded to a student that is a sophomore, junior or senior at the start of the fall 2015 semester. The student must be an active member of one of the following groups for at least one academic year; Cheerleading Squad, Kickline/Dance Team, Pep Band, Twirling Corps or Mascots. Demonstrated school spirit, enthusiasm, and participation in the student spirit groups are required. Two (2) or three (3) letters of recommendation and two (2) essays are required. Please see applications for details. Minimum of a 2.7 grade point average at the time of application.
Stephen B. Carlin/Walter W. Rudolph Endowed Memorial Scholarship Criteria: The applicant is a direct descendent of an honorably-discharged "in country" Vietnam War veteran of the U.S. Military Services, or The applicant is, or is the direct descendent of, an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S Military Services with "in-country" service in Afghanistan or Iraq since 1991, or The applicant is, or is a direct descendent of, an honorably-discharged veteran of the U.S. Military Services, and The applicant has demonstrated outstanding academic, co-curricular and community involvement, and/or financial need*. Deadline: Thursday, March 31, 2016 by 5 p.m. Contact: Office for Development: (516) 463-6561 The scholarship is awarded by Student Financial Services upon the recommendation of the Carlin/Rudolph Scholarship Committee. Crown and Lance Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Must be an undergraduate student (s) that is a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of Crown and Lance Fraternity members. Scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement or potential. (Financial need is not required for this scholarship).
Delta Chi Delta Sorority Alumnae Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Provides financial assistance to the children, grandchildren, or other family member of a Delta Chi Delta alumnae. Student(s) must have completed a minimum of two semesters at Hofstra University at the time of the application. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. GPA Minimum of a 2.5 grade point average Criteria: Dorothea Deitz Endowed Memorial Scholarship Female NYS high school graduate Demonstrated financial need must file FAFSA Evidence of character, physical education competence, participation in athletics, qualities of leadership and community service. First time enrollment in the Hofstra University Physical Education/Teacher Certification program. Applicant must already be admitted to Hofstra University. Not renewable Minimum 3.0 or equivalent Contact: Development Office: (516) 463-6561 The scholarship is awarded by Student Financial Services, upon the recommendation of the Dorothea Deitz Scholarship Committee.
Gunnar H. Esiason Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Awarded each year to a full-time undergraduate matriculated student who has or has had a personal challenge in dealing with cystic fibrosis, through his/her own condition or that of a family member, or whose demonstrated service and commitment to the prevention and cure of cystic fibrosis is exemplary. Awarded to a high school senior who has been admitted by Hofstra University, and meet the requirements are eligible to apply. Deadline: Thursday, March 31, 2016 by 5 p.m. Contact: Development Office: (516) 463-6561 The scholarship is awarded by Student Financial Services upon the recommendation of the Gunnar H. Esiason Scholarship Committee. Gray Wig Endowed Scholarships There are six (6) Gray Wig Scholarships on one (1) application. Apply for ALL scholarships for which you feel you are adequately suited. Deadline: Thursday, June 30, 2016 by 4 p.m. The Gray Wig Scholarships are: 1) The Gray Wig Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a qualified Technical Drama student selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need* as well as scholastic achievement or potential. 2) The Gray Wig Janet Fraser Rosano Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a qualified student majoring in Drama or Music selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need* as well as scholastic achievement or potential. ****Continue on next page****
**** Continued from previous page**** 3) The Gray Wig Albert L. Tank Passuello Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a qualified student majoring in Drama selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need* as well as scholastic achievement or potential. 4) The Gray Wig Jim Fellman Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a qualified student majoring in Music selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need* as well as scholastic achievement or potential. 5) The Adele & William A. Stein Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a qualified Theatre Arts major selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need*. 6) The Dolan Family Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a deserving Junior or Senior, Theater Arts major selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need*. Jeffrey C. Kraus Endowed Radio Award Criteria: Awarded to students based upon their talent in and commitment to radio. (Financial need is not required for this award). Candidate must be attending Hofstra University in the fall 2016 semester and be either a fully participating member of WRHU or a Communications Audio Major A minimum of 2.5 grade point average is required. Deadline: Thursday, March 31, 2016 by 5 p.m. The award is given based on the recommendation of the Jeffrey C. Kraus Endowed Radio Award Committee.
Q-8 Alumni Association Walter A. Klein Memorial Endowed Award Criteria: The Q-8 Alumni Association Walter A. Klein Memorial Endowed Award will be granted to a Hofstra University student with a minimum 2.5 GPA, who is an active member of the Pershing Rifles Company Q-8 in good standing. Preference will be given to non-scholarship ROTC cadets. Veterans Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship and Florence M. Glaser Endowed Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to matriculated undergraduate or graduate students at Hofstra University who are honorably discharged veterans or children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of honorably discharged veterans. Students will be selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need* or scholastic achievement or potential.
* Financial need is calculated by filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Hofstra University s school code is 002732. It will take approximately 3 weeks for Student Financial Services to receive your FAFSA from the time you file it. For more information, contact Student Financial Services at (516) 463 8000. For a list of scholarships through Student Financial Services Please visit Hofstra University s Bulletin @ www.bulletin.hofstra.edu This informational packet is provided by The Office for Alumni Affairs Libby and Joseph G. Shapiro Alumni House (516) 463-6636 / Alumni@Hofstra.edu